®Planning appeal decision
33 Beach Road West, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 7HX
Planning appeal 3302028 at 33 Beach Road West, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 7HX (North Somerset Council) was dismissed on 30 November 2022 by Inspector Blackwell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of nos. 31 and 35 Beach Road West.
demolition of existing building, altered access and construction of a block of 4 no. apartments with associated car parking, cycle and refuse storage
- Authority
- North Somerset Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Blackwell J
- Postcode
- BS20 7HX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of nos. 31 and 35 Beach Road West
What decided it
The harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers from noise and light pollution arising from the car park would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the modest housing benefit, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.
The modest housing benefit of four dwellings was outweighed by the significant harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers from noise and light pollution, with the amenity conflict given substantial weight despite the Council's housing land supply shortfall
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM32Policy DM39
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 219Paragraph 130
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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